Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying Draw Sets Stage for First Round Proper Push
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw took place live on talkSPORT radio Monday afternoon, establishing 32 ties as clubs vie for a coveted spot in the first round proper of the competition. Sixty-four clubs will compete across the weekend of saturday, October 11, 2025, for a chance to advance.
The fourth round qualifying represents a crucial stage for non-league and lower-league teams seeking progression in English football’s iconic tournament. Winning clubs will receive £9375 from the competition prize fund,while losing teams will be awarded £3125. The draw is structured with North and South sections, offering opportunities for regional rivalries and potential upsets.
The Draw – North
- AFC Fylde or Darlington vs. AFC telford United
- Macclesfield vs. Stamford
- Gainsborough Trinity vs. Hartlepool United
- Carlisle United vs.Boston United
- Rochdale vs. York City
- Runcorn Linnets or Ashton United vs. Buxton
- Morecambe vs. Chester
- South Shields vs. Spalding United
- tamworth vs. Hyde United
- scunthorpe United vs.King’s Lynn Town
- Halesowen Town or Aveley vs. Gateshead
- Spennymoor Town vs. Hednesford town or Billericay Town
- southport vs. Halifax Town
- Altrincham vs.Harborough Town
The Draw – South
- Worthing vs. Forest Green Rovers
- Maldon & Tiptree vs. Flackwell Heath or Bracknell Town
- Woking vs. Brackley Town
- Wealdstone vs. Whitstable town
- Slough Town vs. Enfield Town
- Eastbourne Borough vs. Boreham Wood
- Hampton & Richmond Borough vs. Eastleigh
- Southend United vs. Folkestone Invicta
- Ebbsfleet United vs. Solihull moors
- Braintree Town vs. farnborough
- Cray Valley (PM) or Tonbridge Angels vs. Chatham Town
- weston Super Mare vs. Needham Market
- Hemel Hempstead Town or Hereford vs. Yeovil Town
- Banbury United vs. St Albans City
- Chelmsford City vs. Chippenham Town
- AFC Totton vs.truro City
- Salisbury or Dorking Wanderers vs. Aldershot Town
- Farnham Town vs. Sutton United
Further details on the Emirates FA cup, including upcoming fixtures and previous results, is available on The FA’s official website: https://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures and https://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/qualifying-rounds. The Emirates FA Cup remains a cornerstone of English football, offering a pathway for clubs across the country to compete and perhaps earn a place alongside the nation’s elite.The England football team benefits from the competition’s development of talent at all levels.
